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Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply - Reuters
Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply Reuters
August 12, 2026First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites revealed
Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
August 11, 2026Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
August 3, 2026China generates less than half of its electricity from coal for the first time - Reuters
China generates less than half of its electricity from coal for the first time Reuters
July 30, 2026Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail
The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.
July 29, 2026Largest US power grid moves ahead with plan to meet swelling demand - Reuters
Largest US power grid moves ahead with plan to meet swelling demand Reuters
July 28, 2026Help for electricity bills as crude oil nears $100
The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
July 23, 2026Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures
The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.
July 21, 2026Largest US grid paid up to $28,000 per megawatt to balance electricity during heat wave - Reuters
Largest US grid paid up to $28,000 per megawatt to balance electricity during heat wave Reuters
July 9, 2026Cuba struggles to restore power to island following nationwide grid collapse - Reuters
Cuba struggles to restore power to island following nationwide grid collapse Reuters
July 7, 2026Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
July 1, 2026Iran energy crisis will drive global electrification, IEA chief says - Reuters
Iran energy crisis will drive global electrification, IEA chief says Reuters
June 22, 2026Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
June 21, 2026Venezuela signs deal with US energy giant to rebuild power grid
The deal with General Electric is the latest sign of co-operation between US firms and Venezuela's interim government.
June 16, 2026Venezuela, General Electric sign cooperation agreement on power supply - Reuters
Venezuela, General Electric sign cooperation agreement on power supply Reuters
June 15, 2026War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows - Reuters
War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows Reuters
April 14, 2026Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
April 9, 2026Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs - Reuters
Sub-Saharan Africa faces slower growth as US-Iran war raises costs Reuters
April 8, 2026Indian worker killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait power, desalination plant - Reuters
Indian worker killed in Iranian attack on Kuwait power, desalination plant Reuters
March 29, 2026BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness
More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.
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Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
The Rhine fell to its lowest ever levels at points in Germany and the Netherlands as heatwave conditions continue The River Rhine has fallen to record low levels in several locations in Germany and t
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Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail
The power utility firm did not say how long it would take for normal supplies to resume A major fault on Ghana's national power grid has triggered widespread outages, leaving the capital, Accra, the
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Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits $100
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Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
The June heatwave has caused the Eiffel Tower to close early As one of France's hottest days on record unfolded on 23 June, exasperated people painted white chalk on their windows to screen out the s
Venezuela signs deal to add 2.4 GW through Tocoma hydropower project
The Venezuelan interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced via her Telegram channel the signing of an agreement with the company IMPSA. The president stated that this agreement will help consolidate
Venezuela y General Electric firman acuerdo de cooperación
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Venezuela and GE Vernova Forge Historic Energy Pact
Venezuela's government has reached a significant agreement with the local branch of U.S. conglomerate General Electric, as announced on Venezuelan state TV. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez emphasize
MACC remands former CEO, chairman over RM300m share deal scandal
SINGAPORE, April 8 — Singapore has directed its public services to reduce electricity consumption across government facilities, as it leads a national energy-saving effort amid ongoing tensions in Wes
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Indian worker killed as Iranian strike hits Kuwait power and water plant Kuwait says a service building at the facility suffered significant damage during the strike By Vinod V K Updated: March 30, 2026 07:32 IST
An Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait as tensions in the Middle East remain high. The identity of the deceased is not immediately kno
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month
People spend the night in the dark on the Malecon during a blackout in Havana, Cuba, Saturday, March 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) People spend the dark on the Malecon during a blackout in Hava
Cuba’s power grid collapses leaving it without electricity for the 3rd time this month
Cuba’s power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockad
NI households set for £30 electricity reduction in July
All households in Northern Ireland will get a £30 reduction in electricity bills for the next three years as part of a UK government scheme. The reduction will be given for the first time in July, an
Cuba se queda sin luz por el colapso del 100% de su sistema eléctrico
La empresa estatal anuncia que el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional sufrió una “desconexión total” Cuba entera, de punta a punta, se ha quedado sin luz. La empresa estatal Unión Eléctrica (UNE) anun